Franchising News & Media

FAT Brands buys Johnny Rockets

August 13, 2020

FAT Brands has expanded its waistline, announcing Thursday that it was buying Johnny Rockets for nearly $25 million from an affiliate of private equity firm…

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Shake Shack lands in Beijing

August 13, 2020

After making its Chinese debut last year in Shanghai, Shake Shack has opened its second location in the country.

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Coolgreens signs 50-unit Texas deal

August 12, 2020

Coolgreens has signed an area development agreement with industry veteran Clay Carson to open 50 locations throughout Austin, Houston and San Antonio in Texas…

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Slim Chickens inks 10-unit deal in Dallas

August 11, 2020

Slim Chickens has signed a multi-unit deal with franchisee Ray Johnson to develop 10 restaurants across Collin and Denton counties with the first opening next…

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Wing It On flocking to North Carolina

August 11, 2020

Wing It On, which debuted in 2011 in Waterbury, Connecticut, has opened its first North Carolina location at 2526 Hillsborough St., in Raleigh.

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German Doner Kebab opening 350 locations in 7 years?

August 11, 2020

German Doner Kebab, which operates more than 60 stores in the UK, Sweden, Dubai, Abu-Dhabi, Oman and Bahrain, is on a mission to open 350 units around the…

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Fazoli's reports record-breaking sales

August 10, 2020

Despite the global pandemic, Fazoli's is posting record-breaking sales numbers. The Lexington, Kentucky-based brand saw a 12% increase in sales and a 17…

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Slim Chickens opens 8th UK location

August 7, 2020

Under the direction of Boparan Restaurant Group, Slim Chickens added to its United Kingdom roster this week with a store in the Westquay Shopping Centre at…

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Marugame Udon hitting up Texas

August 6, 2020

Marugame Udon, based in Tokyo, is bringing its handmade Japanese Sanuki udon noodles, tempura, robata grill and katsu sandos to the Dallas area when it opens…

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The Habit Burger adds 13th Sacramento location

August 6, 2020

The Habit Burger Grill, a California-based restaurant company owned by Yum Brands, has opened its 13th restaurant in the Sacramento market. Located at 473…

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Domino's, Pieology expanding globally

August 5, 2020

U.S.-based pizza brands are moving up and out to new places in the world, beginning with Domino's, which has extended its global reach to Croatia under a…

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Modern Restaurant Concepts integrates with Grubhub

August 4, 2020

Modern Market Eatery and Lemonade Restaurants are integrating with Grubhub, leveraging the company's partnership with PAR Tech's cloud-based Brink POS Software.

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Slim Chickens continues Oklahoma expansion

August 4, 2020

Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens is continuing its Oklahoma expansion with its Tuesday opening at 11012 East 81st St., South in Tulsa. The location…

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Hoots opens 4th location

August 3, 2020

Hoots, the fast casual sister chain of Hooters, has opened its fourth location at 1238 South Canal St. in Chicago, according to Hooters Management Corporation…

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KIller Burger cranking up growth plans

August 3, 2020

Channeling a backyard burger party vibe, Portland-based Killer Burger is launching a franchising initiative to expand through the Pacific Northwest along the…

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Dickey's Barbecue Pit food truck model grabbing big attention

August 3, 2020

Dickey's Barbecue Pit is expanding its food truck business with the development of seven truck units.

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Island Fin Poke expanding in nation's capital

July 29, 2020

Hawaiian-style poke restaurant Island Fin Poke is strengthening its Washington D.C. presence this Fall when it opens its first Virginia location in Falls…

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Chicken Salad Chick opens 8th Mississippi location

July 28, 2020

Chicken Salad Chick is expanding along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi with its newest restaurant in Gulfport. Located at 10490 Highway 19, the restaurant marks…

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Mod Pizza buys back 13 North Carolina stores

July 28, 2020

Mod Super-Fast Pizza, based in Bellevue, Washington, has acquired 13 of its existing North Carolina stores, spread between Charlotte, Wake Forest, Raleigh…

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Captain D's toasts Midest expansion with Champagne opening

July 27, 2020

Captain D's has opened its newest franchised location in Champaign, Illinois. Located at 1409 North Prospect Ave., it marks the brand's first Central Illinois…

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